Here are a few challenges particular to home education and some helpful advice for addressing them successfully. For more info, visit http://www.successful-homeschooling.com

Christmas Lapbook from LapbookLessons.com

What is Christmas All About?

Authentic Christmas Tamales - Food Network

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies- Giada De Laurentiis

Visit TheRebelution.com to learn more!

Also check out Alex & Brett Harris's book, Do Hard Things: A Teen Rebellion Against Low Expectations

Book promo video on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m3LF6XE5KGBT1M

Discover Lynchburg Virginia ~ Erik Hastings of 'The Travel Show' offers an informative look at Lynchburg and the Central Virginia region, laced with his own distinctive style of humor. ~ Subscribe to Lynchburg Regional CVB on YouTube.com.

Sharing Christ Through the Art of Dance... Visit the LA NICHE Journal at lanichejournal.org to learn more about this beautiful rendition of The Hiding Place.

Cathy Duffy, author of "100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Choosing the Right Curriculum...for Your Child..." shares with us the consequence of secular curriculum and the successes of homeschooled graduates. ~ This video is made available by Considering Homeschooling at http://www.consideringhomeschooling.org

What can you hunt with an umbrella? All sorts of strange and unusual creatures. ~ Visit TheHappyScientist.com

A quick and plain English intro the micro-blogging service Twitter. You'll find Twitter at http://twitter.com ~ Twitter profiles pertinent to HOMESCHOOL & FAMILY life... Twitter List http://lanicheresources.org/network/twitter at our LA NICHE Resources site.

A short tutorial about Educadium's EasyCampus virtual school builder service available at http://www.educadium.com. Great for teachers, trainers, schools, and organizations of all sizes. Free 30-day trial. Teach the world something new!

Home Education Week: When the Cat is Away ~ The kids take over my blog ~ From WelcomeToMyBrain.net

CM Organizer Overview ~ A big picture tour of how the CM Organizer works. The CM Organizer is the first online planner designed specifically for Charlotte Mason method homeschoolers, from Simply Charlotte Mason. ~ Visit SimplyCharlotteMason.com

About Advent Film Group ~ How AFG is helping Christian filmmakers rebuild culture for Christ through cinema. Introduces who, what, where, when, and how AFG makes professional movies and trains student filmmakers to become pros who will one day direct big budget movies. ~ Visit AdventFilmGroup.com

You Can Homeschool, Part 3 from Homes School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ~ Video encouraging families thinking about homeschooling. Includes info about getting started and how well students perform vs. other options. ~ Visit HSLDA.org

You Can Homeschool, Part 2 from Homes School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ~ Video encouraging families thinking about homeschooling. Includes info about getting started and how well students perform vs. other options. ~ Visit HSLDA.org

You Can Homeschool, Part 1 from Homes School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ~ Video encouraging families thinking about homeschooling. Includes info about getting started and how well students perform vs. other options. ~ Visit HSLDA.org

2009 Homeschool ALUMNI National Reunion ~ Join homeschool alumni from across the nation at the premier event for homeschool graduates! Four days packed of fellowship, presentations, conversation, panel discussions, music, fun activities, and friends old and new. All with fellow homeschool graduates who share your values and unique life experiences. ~ Visit homeschoolALUMNI.org for details!

I Will Survive- Homeschool Version ~ This is a comical encouraging video for all homeschool moms and families. Hope you enjoy!